Comparison

TCL WiFi Link vs IP Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TCL WiFi Link

Manage your TCL LINKHUB devices and wireless routers directly from your smartphone. Monitor data usage, send and receive messages, and access advanced router settings for a seamless network experience.

Highlights
  • Device management
  • Data consumption tracking
  • SMS messaging
  • Advanced settings configuration
  • USB storage and printing
  • Web version shortcut
Features
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TCL WiFi LINK is an app to manage all TCL LINKHUB devices and TCL wireless routers belonging to the LINK family. Thanks to TCL WiFi LINK App you can easily and seamlessly manage and control your hub and routers. Straight from your smartphone, , you can lower the risk of high network traffic cost over the data plan via volume alert function, send and receive messages. Moreover, you’ll have a direct connection to web version of the control panel, so to be able to manage the router’s advanced settings in a faster and easiest way. Main features supported: - Connection control - Data consumption tracker - USB storage and Printing - SMS management - Configuration of advanced settings such as WiFi settings, network settings, and device settings - Shortcut to Web version, PIN management, upgrade Note: The admin password is the same as the password of Web page (192.168.1.1). Compatible with the following products: -TCL LINKHUB HH42 -TCL WIFI42

About

IP Scanner

This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.

Highlights
  • Fast network scanning
  • Customizable device names and icons
  • Save and review past scans
  • PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
  • Save and import custom device lists
  • Import/export scan results
Features
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6

Screenshots

TCL WiFi Link1 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 61% against TCL WiFi Link's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (6 vs 2). TCL WiFi Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TCL WiFi Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCL WiFi Link ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TCL WiFi Link versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCL WiFi LinkIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (893 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—893 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTCL Communication LIMITEDMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

TCL WiFi Link

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings893 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

TCL WiFi Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IP Scanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unstable on macOS
  • Inconsistent scan results across devices
  • Loses custom device names after scans
  • Detects devices that are no longer on the network

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to print selected fields
  • Include notes in printouts
  • Resizable settings window
  • Option to block or remove devices
  • Improved device identification

In-app purchases

None

TCL WiFi Link

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99

Questions

Is TCL WiFi Link free?
TCL WiFi Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TCL WiFi Link or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither TCL WiFi Link nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCL WiFi Link or IP Scanner?
TCL WiFi Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, TCL WiFi Link was updated on October 4, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 27, 2026.

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